South Brunswick police arrest 22 during 3-month motel sweep

A South Brunswick police car is pictured in this file photo. The department announced Monday that it made 22 arrests during a three-month sweep of area motels.File photo

SOUTH BRUNSWICK — An increase in patrols around area motels led to 22 arrests during a three-month period beginning last September, police said Monday.

The offenses ranged from narcotics possession to fugitive warrant arrests and drunk driving, according to information provided by police spokesman Sgt. James Ryan.

The improved presence was made possible by a Community Concerns Grant from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. The grant allowed South Brunswick Police to provide an extra 97 hours of outreach and enforcement at area motels.

The additional police details focused on community development and relationship building at the motels, authorities said. These relationships enhanced information sharing about problems at the establishments.

The grant ran from Sept. 20 to Dec. 27 of last year.

“This grant provided us with the flexibility to address the specific concerns of our community,” South Brunswick police Chief Raymond Hayducka said in a statement. “The grant allowed us to strengthen our partnership with motel management and crack down on problems at the establishments.”